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Scrum master certification: Top 13 certs for agile pros

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The methodology, which is also used beyond software development at some businesses , is at the center of several frameworks such as Scrum, Lean, Kanban , and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). What is Scrum? What is a Scrum master? What can Scrum master certification do for your career?

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Agile vs Scrum: Differences & Similarities?—?The Complete Review [2020]

Codegiant

Agile vs Scrum: Differences & Similarities?—?The The Complete Review [2020] From the desk of a brilliant weirdo #1 : If you are using Scrum it’s safe to say that you are also using Agile. On the other hand, if you are using an Agile framework, that may not necessarily be Scrum. In Scrum, you have three main roles?—?the

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Agile in Everywhere: Memories of a beginner-level Scrum servant

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I had heard about Scrum and I already had started using Kanban by myself in my previous position. Since I was an industrial engineer, I already knew about the Toyota production system, lean management, Kanban and continuous improvement. Now my team consisted of the ideal number of team members for Scrum.

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Why Less Communication is Better!

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If decision times averages less than one hour, project success rates rise to 58% (50,000 project sets of 8-25 projects each in the Standish Group database). A properly implemented Scrum radically reduces the need for communication while assuring the right communication happens.

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16 best entry-level IT certifications to launch your career

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Exam fee: $1199 Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Certified ScrumMaster is an entry-level certification offered by Scrum Alliance that is designed to validate your skills and abilities using Scrum, a popular agile development framework. For more information, see “ CSM certification: What you need to know.”

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Facilitation in Agile: What It Is, How It Works, and Why You Need It

Exadel

We’re sure that everyone has experienced a Scrum Master dominating a meeting while the rest of the team sits quietly waiting for the meeting to finally end. This is the first stage of facilitation, when the facilitator, with the help of brainstorming exercises, encourages participants to brainstorm as many ideas as they can.

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Why Having a Tech Lead or Manager as Scrum Master is a Bad Idea

Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User

Have you ever had friends or family ask, “I know you’re called a scrum master, but what does that mean? Tell them that the role of ScrumMaster is as a servant-leader, coach, and facilitator, navigating the dynamics of the team to ensure Scrum practices are followed and value is delivered effectively. What do you actually do ?”

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